The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has described its commitment to non-oil exports as “sacrosanct”.
The Coordinator of the NEPC in Imo, Mr Anthony Ajuruchi, said this at a breakfast meeting with performing and registered exporters in Owerri, on Friday.
Ajuruchi said that the meeting was convened by the NEPC to provide the platform for an interface with exporters in the state.
He said that among other things, it was necessary to chart a way forward by seeking ways to double non-oil export from the state.
“ Non oil exports are more important to us as a nation now more than ever and we must get it right because our commitment to non oil exports is sacrosanct.
“ Imo has continued to grow in leaps and bounds and we are here to see what we can do to double our efforts.
“ Granted, there are challenges but they are not insurmountable and that is why we have come to the round table with performing exporters to seek ways to address them”, he said.
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He assured exporters of Federal Government’s commitment to ease of doing business as evidenced by available incentives.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that among those present at the meeting was Chief Martin Nwoga, the Chief Executive Officer of Sochi Foods, a leading company in cassava processing in Imo, that has commenced export of quality cassava flour and “garri” flour to the U.S.
Also present was Mr Deola Ilechukwu, the CEO of Cardif Trust, another major exporter.
(NAN)
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